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    Labor & Employment Law Daily Wrap Up, FEDERAL LEGISLATION—Senate bill would codify contractor status for direct sellers, real estate agents, (Oct 1, 2026)

    Organizations Mentioned:Direct Selling Association

    By Patricia K. Ruiz, J.D.

    The measure would align federal wage law with existing tax code treatment of direct sellers and qualified real estate agents.

    Sen. Mike Lee (R-UT), has introduced legislation that would amend the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) to specify that direct ...

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